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FRANKLIN, Benjamin. Observations on Smoky Chimneys, their Causes and Cure... London: I. and J. Taylor, 1793. 8vo (8 1/8 x 4 5/8in.). Half-title, engraved illustrations, two folding plates. 19th century half-morocco marbled boards (rubbed, spine ends chipped, small paper losses along edges of E1 and E8, not affecting text).
FRANKLIN, Benjamin. Observations on Smoky Chimneys, their Causes and Cure... London: I. and J. Taylor, 1793. 8vo (8 1/8 x 4 5/8in.). Half-title, engraved illustrations, two folding plates. 19th century half-morocco marbled boards (rubbed, spine ends chipped, small paper losses along edges of E1 and E8, not affecting text).

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FRANKLIN, Benjamin. Observations on Smoky Chimneys, their Causes and Cure... London: I. and J. Taylor, 1793. 8vo (8 1/8 x 4 5/8in.). Half-title, engraved illustrations, two folding plates. 19th century half-morocco marbled boards (rubbed, spine ends chipped, small paper losses along edges of E1 and E8, not affecting text).

Third edition. "Smoky chimneys, in a new house are such frequently from mere want of air." American building suffered from the defect of its virtues. New homes were made so tightly, the joints and doors so true, that an insufficient amount of air was available to move the smoke up the chimney. Sometimes congestion was a problem, if the release of smoke was obstructed by neighboring houses of higher elevation or even hillsides. Doors and fireplaces situated on the same side of a room could also cause problems. The work is a wonderful illustration of Franklin's ability to blend scientific principles with practical observations and remedies. Ford 377.